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- The Ferris wheel is named after engineer George Washington Gale Ferris... Jr.1893
- Salisbury steak is named after Dr. James Salisbury1885
- The "Watt" is named after engineer James Watt1882
- Sideburns are named after General Ambrose Burnside1880
- Braille is named after Louis Braille1853
- The saxophone is named after Adolphe Sax1846
- Shrapnel is named after British army officer Henry Shrapnel1806
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